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Medieval 'Thames' Virgin and Child Pilgrim's Badge Medieval 'Thames' Virgin and Child Pilgrim's Badge Medieval 'Thames' Virgin and Child Pilgrim's Badge
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LOT 1377

Medieval 'Thames' Virgin and Child Pilgrim's Badge

CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (2.73 grams, 24 mm).

A complete openwork lead pilgrim's badge depicting the Virgin and Child in a crescent moon; pin to reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.

Literature

Cf. Spencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, Medieval Finds from Excavations in London, London, 2010, p.150, for type.

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LOT 1377

Medieval 'Thames' Virgin and Child Pilgrim's Badge

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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